Corbe, Father John, St. Mary's of the Woods, Indiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, Baltimore, Maryland, 1846 May 8

Conforming to what Father Auguste Martin recommended in behalf of Blanc, Corbe hastens to write but they cannot accept his offer which would bring so many advantages to the community Sisters of Providence of which at the moment, Corbe is Superior. Martin has talked to Blanc about their difficulties with the bishop and now Corbe has hopes that they are ended. He asks Blanc in his relations with Bishop Celestin de la Hailandière not to make any mention about the Sisters as anything could renew his animosity towards them. Martin has made him take some imprudent steps which could cause great disgrace to Corbe. The letter is sent in care of Father Louis Deluol :: V-5-e A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.